Travis County, Texas Inmate Search
An inmate search is a digital search tool that provides information about individuals housed at a detention facility. These tools provide up-to-date information about current inmates. In Travis County, the local Sheriff’s Office inmate search portal provides access to information on inmates at the Travis County Jail and the Travis County Correctional Complex (TCCC).
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) also operates a state prison in Travis County; the TDCJ Inmate Information Search provides digital access to information about inmates at the Travis County State Jail. Travis County does not host a federal prison facility. Nonetheless, at the federal level, interested individuals may use the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Inmate Locator to track individuals serving sentences at federal penitentiaries.
While Travis County city police departments, such as the Austin Police Department and the Pflugerville Police Department, handle temporary holding and processing before transporting arrestees to the Travis County Jail, they do not maintain separate inmate search tools. The Travis County Sheriff’s Office Inmate Search is the official platform for accessing the county’s jail roster. This platform provides access to basic information, including:
- Basic demographic information
- Booking details
- Custody status and location
- Legal details.
For offline access to Travis County inmate records, contact the Travis County Sheriff’s Office at:
509 West 11th Street
Austin, TX 78701
Phone: (512) 854-9770
How to Find an Inmate in Travis County Jail
The Travis County Sheriff’s Office Inmate Search portal tracks individuals in custody at Travis County local jails. This platform allows name-based searches for inmates on the county's jail roster. Individuals may also access Travis County jail records offline. For direct access to Travis County inmate records, call the Travis County Sheriff’s Office at (512) 854-4180 (inmate information/booking line) or (512) 854-9889 (Downtown jail desk), or mail or visit the agency at:
509 West 11th Street
Austin, TX 78701.
Depending on whether the inmate was recently arrested or is being detained post-magistration, record seekers may visit the relevant Travis County jail at the following locations:
Travis County Jail (initial intake, booking, and short-term holding after arrest)
500 West 10th Street
Austin, TX 78701
Travis County Correctional Complex (inmates awaiting trial or serving long-term sentences)
3614 Bill Price Road
Del Valle, TX 78617.
How to Use the Travis County Jail Roster
While individuals may access the Travis County jail roster through the Travis County Sheriff’s Office and jail facilities, the fastest route to these records is through the official digital platform. To view Travis County's jail roster:
- Visit the Travis County Sheriff’s Office website.
- Click the “Inmate Search” link to access the search tool.
- Enter the subject's name into the name field, and click the “Search” button to submit the query.
For information about Travis County inmate records that are not available online, call the Travis County Sheriff’s Office General Jail Information line at (512) 854-9889.
What Information is Included in the Travis County Inmate Roster
In Travis County, the local inmate roster contains information about individuals incarcerated at the Travis County Jail and the Travis County Correctional Complex, including their basic demographic information, booking details, custody status, and legal details. Travis County’s jail roster displays:
- The inmates’ full legal names, their known aliases, and mugshots
- Booking numbers
- Arrest and booking dates
- General charge descriptions
- Housing locations
- Custody status
- Bond amounts
- Court dates.
Chapter 552 of the Texas Government Code (Texas Public Information Act) presumes government records (including Travis County inmate records) as public information. However, while general booking details are disclosable, certain records are legally exempt from public scrutiny. Texas laws restrict unauthorized access to the following categories of Travis County inmate records:
- Information protected under state and federal laws. For instance:
- Juvenile inmate records (Texas Family Code Chapter 58)
- Mental health and medical information (Section 611.002 of the Texas Health & Safety Code and Section 159.002 of the Texas Occupations Code)
- Social Security numbers (Section 552.147 of the Texas Government Code)
- Law enforcement and investigatory records (Section 552.108 of the Texas Code)
- Institutional security details, internal movement logs, confidential classification details, and housing arrangements that may compromise jail safety (Section 552.134 of the Texas Government Code)
- Nondisclosure records (Subchapter E-1, Chapter 411 of the Texas Government Code)
- Expunged records (Chapter 55A of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure).
Contact Details for Travis County Jail or Sheriff’s Office
Travis County operates two local jail facilities supervised by the Travis County Sheriff’s Office. The Travis County Jail is the county's central booking facility and intake hub, while the Travis County Correctional Complex serves as a long-term housing and rehabilitative center. To request information about inmates at Travis County's local jail facilities, contact the Travis County Sheriff’s Office or the relevant detention facility.
Travis County Sheriff’s Office
509 West 11th Street
Austin, TX 78701
Phone: (512) 854-9770, (512) 854-9889
Travis County Jail
500 West 10th Street
Austin, TX 78701
Phone: (512) 854-4180
Travis County Correctional Complex
3614 Bill Price Road
Del Valle, TX 78617
Phone: (512) 854-9889.
| Entity/Jail Facility | Address | Phone Number | Primary Purpose | Visitation Line and Scheduling Information | Web Directory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis County Sheriff’s Office | 509 West 11th Street Austin, TX 78701 | (512) 854-9770, (512) 854-9889 (jail information) | Administrative office and mailing address | (512) 854-4666. Attorney visitations should be scheduled through the third-party link on the Travis County Sheriff’s Office Attorney Contact page | Travis County Sheriff’s Office |
| Travis County Jail | 500 West 10th Street Austin, TX 78701 | (512) 854-4180 | Initial intake, booking, and short-term post-arrest custody | — | Travis County Jail |
| Travis County Correctional Complex | 3614 Bill Price Road Del Valle, TX 78617 | (512) 854-9889 | Long-term housing for detainees awaiting trials or serving sentences. | — | Travis County Correctional Complex. |
Jail Facility Overview in Travis County
Travis County, through its Sheriff’s Office Corrections Bureau, operates two local adult jail facilities with combined capacity for over 2,800 detainees and an average daily population of 2,200 to 2,300 inmates.
The Travis County Jail is the county's official intake and booking hub. With a capacity of 500 beds, this facility operates as a maximum- and medium-security holding center for pre-trial adult male and female detainees.
While the Travis County Jail functions as a temporary intake facility, the county operates a separate complex for longer-term housing. The Travis County Correctional Complex is a campus-style detention facility on approximately 130 acres with roughly 2,300 beds. This facility provides minimum-, medium-, and maximum-security housing for males and females serving county sentences.
In addition to adult jail facilities, Travis County operates a juvenile detention center. Managed by the Travis County Probation Department, the Gardner Betts Juvenile Justice Center in Austin is a 100-bed secure facility for post-adjudicated youths aged 10 to 16.
| Agency | Office and Mail Address | Phone Number | Office Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis County Jail | 500 West 10th Street Austin, TX 78701 | (512) 854-4180 | Booking, intake, and essential inmate processing- 24/7/365 Administrative office hours - 8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m., Mondays through Fridays (excluding holidays) | The Travis County Jail does not maintain a direct email address. Email correspondence with the Travis County Jail is through the Travis County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Office at tcsopio@traviscountytx.gov |
| Travis County Correctional Complex | 3614 Bill Price Road Del Valle, TX 78617 | (512) 854-9889 | Residential Correctional operations - 24/7 Administrative services and finance/commissary offices - 8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m., Monday through Friday (except on holidays) | tcsopio@traviscountytx.govTCSO.feedback@traviscountytx.gov |
| Gardner Betts Juvenile Justice Center | 2515 South Congress Avenue Austin, TX 78704 | (512) 854-7000, (512) 854-7090 | Secure detention - 24/7 Public intake, probation counter, and administrative officer - 8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m., Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) | ADA requests - Reid.Hoffman@traviscountytx.gov Juvenile court matters - Sara.GuerraWinn@traviscountytx.gov |
How to Send Money to an Inmate in Travis County Jail
Individuals funding Travis County Inmate Trust Funds must use channels approved by the Travis County Sheriff’s Office. Friends and family may make online deposits for inmates’ commissary purchases through the approved third-party payment platforms listed on the Travis County Sheriff’s Office Send Money/Commissary webpage. Online and phone deposits require the inmate's name and booking number (obtained through the Travis County Sheriff’s Office Inmate Search portal). Individuals may mail money orders up to $100.00 or cashier's checks to fund a Travis County Inmate Trust Fund by addressing the envelope to:
Inmate Trust Fund
[The inmate’s name and jail ID/booking number]
P.O. Box 1368
Del Valle, TX 78617.
While the Travis County Sheriff’s Office did not specify a maximum deposit limit for cashier's checks, the agency may withhold single deposits of $500.00 and above before release. Additionally, inmates have monthly spending limits of $200.00 to $300.00 and may receive up to $100.00 worth of commissary orders per week from friends and family.
The Travis County Sheriff’s Office also allows in-person deposits into Inmate Trust Funds between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (excluding holidays), at the finance window located at:
Travis County Correctional Complex
Finance Building Suite 230
3614 Bill Price Road
Del Valle, TX 78617.
Inmate Search by Jail Facility
Public access to Travis County inmate records depends on the facility, legal restrictions, and governing agency. Under Texas law, adult inmate records are generally public. In Travis County, the Travis County Sheriff’s Office Inmate Search portal provides online access to the local jail roster. This official platform tracks individuals incarcerated at both the Travis County Jail and the Travis County Correctional Complex. These facilities do not maintain separate inmate search tools.
While inmate records are publicly accessible, Texas and federal laws restrict public access to juvenile records. Hence, unauthorized entities cannot access Gardner Betts Juvenile Justice Center inmate records.
To find information on persons incarcerated at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) facility in Travis County, interested parties should use the official TDCJ Inmate Information Search.
| Facility | Separate Online Search Option? | Where to Find or Request Inmate Information |
|---|---|---|
| Travis County Jail | No, the Travis County Jail does not maintain a separate online inmate search tool from the Travis County Correctional Complex. | Access to the Travis County Jail roster is through the Travis County Sheriff’s Office Inmate Search portal. Information seekers may also make phone inquiries at (512) 854-4180 |
| Travis County Correctional Complex | No, the Travis County Correctional Complex does not maintain a separate inmate search option. This facility shares the same inmate search tool with the Travis County Jail | Similar to the Travis County Jail, interested parties may access the Travis County Correctional Complex inmates’ records through the Travis County Sheriff’s Office Inmate Search portal or by calling (512) 854-4180 |
| Gardner Betts Juvenile Justice Center | Juvenile records are not publicly disclosable | Access to Travis County juvenile detention records requires official in-person requests by verified parents or guardians. Eligible requesters may also call (512) 854-7090. |
| TDCJ facility in Travis County | Yes, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice maintains a separate search option for its inmate records | Interested parties may access state-level inmate records through the TDCJ Inmate Information Search portal. |
Travis County Visitation Rules and Schedules
The Travis County Sheriff’s Office has clear rules for detention facilities under its supervision. Visitors to the Travis County Jail and the Travis County Correctional Complex should note the following:
Who may visit
Individuals do not need to be on an approved list to visit inmates of the Travis County Jail and the Travis County Correctional Complex. However, visitors must schedule their visit 24 hours in advance through the third-party listed on the Travis County Sheriff’s Office Visit an Inmate webpage. The Travis County Sheriff’s Office permits video and on-site visitation. Visitors under 17 years old must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Required Identification
While individuals do not need to submit a lengthy background check application to visit inmates at Travis County jails, visitors 17 years or older must provide valid, unexpired government-issued photo identification, such as:
- U.S. driver's license or state ID
- Passport
- Military ID
- U.S. permanent resident card
Additionally, the Travis County Sheriff’s Office may deny visitation to individuals with active warrants or recent criminal records.
Dress Code
Visitors to the Travis County Jail or the Travis County Correctional Complex must dress in appropriate attire. Shirts and tops must cover the waistline, while shorts, skirts, and dress hems must reach at least knee-length. Additionally, visitors must not wear:
- See-through, sheer, torn, or seductive clothing
- Attire displaying gang logos, obscene language, offensive graphics, or drug or alcohol references
- Hats, hooded sweatshirts, scarves, or face coverings that hide identity (unless the Sheriff's Office approves after security screening).
Behavior and Personal Belongings
The Travis County Sheriff’s Office requires visitors to follow all staff instructions. Loud, unruly, or disruptive behavior may result in immediate cancellation of the visit and subsequent removal of the individual from the premises. Additionally, the Travis County Sheriff’s Office classifies the following items as contraband and prohibits them from the visitation areas:
- Outside food, drinks, gum, and candy
- Cell phones
- Smartwatches
- Lighters
- Tobacco
- Cameras
- Purses
- Large bags.
Duration of Visits
The length of a visit at the Travis County Jail and the Travis County Correctional Complex depends on the facility and scheduling demand. Nonetheless, the standard visit length ranges between 20 and 30 minutes.
Days and Hours for Visitation
Inmates at Travis County's jail facilities are allowed up to two visits per week between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday (excluding official holidays). Visitors should arrive at least 30 minutes early. Check-in ends 15 minutes before the scheduled visit time, and lateness will result in cancellation of the visit.
Mailing and Commissary Information | Travis County Jail
To ensure the safety of inmates and staff, the Travis County Sheriff’s Office inspects and screens the county's inmates’ mail for contraband. However, the agency handles inmates’ legal mail separately from their general mail. Travis County jail staff open letters marked as legal or privileged communication from an attorney, court, or government agency only in the presence of the recipient.
Mail correspondence with Travis County inmates must follow standard rules. The Travis County Sheriff’s Office allows inmates to receive:
- Letters written with blue or black ink on standard white or lined paper and mailed with a standard white envelope
- Up to 3 to 5 standard photos per envelope
- Softcover or paperback books, magazines, or newspapers shipped directly from the publisher or warehouse. However, inmates cannot possess more than two books or magazines at a time.
In contrast, the following items are contraband:
- Colored ink, felt tip markers, gel pens, crayons, paint, and highlighters
- Glitter, tapes, stickers, lipsticks, glue, perfumes, and heavy scent stains
- Polaroid, frame-backed photos, gang signs, nudity, and depiction of criminal acts
- Hardcover books, publications sent from personal addresses, and materials exceeding the 2-book limit.
Mail to inmates at Travis County jail facilities must be addressed as.
Travis County Correctional Complex
[Inmate full name and date of birth]
[Booking/Sheriff’s Office number]
Travis County Correctional Complex
3614 Bill Price Road
Del Valle, TX 78617
Travis County Jail
[Inmate full name and date of birth]
[Booking/Sheriff’s Office number]
500 West 11th Street
Austin, TX 78701.
The Travis County Sheriff’s Office provides several options for funding commissary purchases. Individuals may deposit money into an Inmate Trust Fund account online through approved third-party payment platforms listed on the TCSO Send Money/Commissary webpage. Friends and family may also fund inmate accounts by money orders or cashier's checks, or in person at the Travis County Correctional Complex finance window.